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September 1, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 1, 2025: Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for September 1, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget that would add $200 to the average homeowner’s property tax bill. A lawsuit over ballot language the City of Austin approved for its November tax rate election is headed to the Texas Supreme Court. Texas football fans are gearing up for this weekend’s home opener against San José State.

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